SOLUTION: bob is five years older than his sister.the sum ages is 33.how old is his sister?

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Question 456900: bob is five years older than his sister.the sum ages is 33.how old is his sister?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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33-5=28
28/2=14 years old
x+5+x=33
2x=28
x=14
the sister is 14